Welcome to episode 1 of Anime is Lit, where we get hyped and nerdy about why anime is awesome. We talk about the art and storytelling in anime and why it makes people love it so much. For our pilot episode we do a mini-analysis on the most profound and important anime from 2016: Bananya.

We'll be at Anime Expo in LA next week, come say hi, and let us know if you're listening!

Opening song is "Lay Your Hands on Me" by Boom Boom Satellites, and Ending song is "ColorfullWorld" by Tomohisa Sako

On Twitter @animeislitpod and email at animeislitpod@gmail.com

Ep 01 - Bananyalasis

Everything Thunderbolt Fantasy! Even though it's not technically anime, we talk about the creation of Thunderbolt Fantasy, how medium affects storytelling and why the show watches like a good DnD campaign.  Our web page with articles and extra info on Budaixi, PILI, and Thunderbolt Fantasy: https://animeislitpod.wordpress.com/2017/08/01/thunderbolt-fantasy/   Intro/Outro music is "Raimei" by T.M.Revolution  Twitter: @animeislitpod Email: animeislitpod@gmail.com

Ep 02 - Thunderbolt Fantasy

This time we’re diving into Natsume Yuujinchou, also known as Natsume’s Book of Friends, with our very special guest Ethan. We discuss why the show resonates with us, how it uses short story techniques to build the overarching emotional storyline, and the use of mental illness allegory. Join us as we talk about one of our favorite shows and unpack what make it so meaningful. *Note: the name of the Eastern story technique Ethan described is "Kishōtenketsu". Ethan's Twitter @autonomousbagel Follow us @animeislitpod Email: animeislitpod@gmail.com Opening song: "Floria" by Tomohisa Sako Ending song: “Natsu Yuuzora Sky” by Kousuke Atari

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